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The Cubs have a new mascot, and Twitter hates it

By Matt Walks, Digital First Media

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01/13/2014 09:48:31 PM EST

The Cubs have a new cartoon mascot, and Twitter hates him

(Courtesy Chicago Cubs)Meet Clark, the new mascot for the Chicago Cubs.Spawned in a boardroom as a response to "survey feedback and fan interviews," Clark's explicit goal is to enhance the family-friendly environment at Wrigley Field.From a Monday press release:The Cubs say the mascot will not be on top of the dugout between innings, tossing T-shirts or hot dogs into the stands, and it won't disrupt the game. Instead, Clark will greet fans as they enter Wrigley Field, and also stop ...

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